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Comment on Other Lab Created Stones by » Man-Made Diamonds – The Real Thing Bobby Strawser

» Man-Made Diamonds – The Real Thing Bobby Strawser — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:44:43 +0000

[...] into simulated diamonds. There are also a wide range of other created gemstones made, such as synthetic emeralds. All are good quality and hard to tell from the real thing. Tags: Diamonds, [...]

Comment on How Diamonds are graded by Jane Maher » Blog Archive » Tips For Buying a Diamond

Jane Maher » Blog Archive » Tips For Buying a Diamond — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:02:07 +0000

[...] part of your shopping planning, make sure you educate yourself about the 4 C’s of diamonds And if a real diamond is out of your reach, there is nothing wrong with buying a man made [...]

Comment on Moissanite Jewelry by Buying Moissanite | Jewelry Boxes Plus

Buying Moissanite | Jewelry Boxes Plus — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 01:34:02 +0000

[...] Since its discovery from a meteorite more than a century ago by Nobel Laureate Dr. Henri Moissan, moissanite–named after its discoverer–has gradually become the foremost diamond simulate around the world. This is not surprising as this extremely rare mineral is considered even more beautiful than diamond. That’s because moissanite has more brilliance and fire than diamond. It will shimmer more when light strikes it. It is also a very hard substance – almost as hard as diamond which is the hardest substance on earth. Its hardness is 9.25 in the Mohs Hardness Scale, while diamond’s is 10, and Cubic Zirconia’s is 8 (CZ is another diamond simulate). This hardness also means moissanite jewelry will last longer than jewelry made of other diamond simulates such as cubic zirconia. It cannot be easily scratched as the only substance that can scratch it is diamond. It is also almost unbreakable, so you don’t have to be really fussy about its care. This means it retains its beauty through a long period of time–a truly desirable characteristic for a valuable investment, and reassuring for anyone looking to buy moissanite. [...]

Comment on Moissanite Jewelry by Moissanite: Beautiful and Underestimated

Moissanite: Beautiful and Underestimated — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 04:33:35 +0000

[...] brilliance and fire. This makes even small stones particularly noticeable, and small pieces like Moissanite earrings are a great way to show off this stone.It is worth having your moissanite gem set in a quality [...]

Comment on Russian Diamonds by The History Of Russian Diamonds | Magic the Gathering Guide

The History Of Russian Diamonds | Magic the Gathering Guide — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:21:31 +0000

[...] vast majority of Russian diamonds are found via open pit mining operations, which have been criticized for causing environmental [...]

Comment on Moissanite Jewelry by How to maintain Moissanite | In My Diary

How to maintain Moissanite | In My Diary — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:48:36 +0000

[...] you currently own a piece of Moissanite jewelry, you are no doubt concerned about how to maintain your piece without damaging it. The truth is, it [...]

Comment on Moissanite Jewelry by Exploring Moissanite | A Touch of Terrific

Exploring Moissanite | A Touch of Terrific — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:47:22 +0000

[...] in order for it to be used as a jewel. Today, this gem is widely accepted and jewelry such as moissanite engagement rings, earrings, and more, is available from many [...]

Comment on High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Diamonds by Man-Made Diamonds – An Ethical Alternative to Blood Diamonds? « Hallam Drury's Blog

Sat, 22 May 2010 10:00:38 +0000

[...] contrast, modern lab created diamonds are made in a laboratory by one of two methods – either by HPHT (High Pressure High Temperature) or CVD (Chemical Vapour Deposition). [...]

Comment on Cremation Diamonds by Celebrating Life with Memorial Diamonds | Global Daily Star

Celebrating Life with Memorial Diamonds | Global Daily Star — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:38:37 +0000

[...] a controversial issue, but would you agree to have your loved one’s ashes or hair be made into a memorial diamond? Surprisingly, an internet survey revealed that more than 70% of respondents are willing to buy [...]

Comment on Simulated Diamonds by Simulated VS Synthetic Gemstones

Simulated VS Synthetic Gemstones — Mon, 17 May 2010 02:49:46 +0000

[...] and synthetic diamonds should never be confused. Simulated diamonds are essentially diamond ‘stand ins’ whereas synthetic diamonds are in fact real, sharing the [...]